15CV61

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

MODEL QUESTION PAPER- 6th Semester , B.E (CBCS) CV
Course : 15CV61 –Construction Management and Entrepreneurship
Time : 3 hours Max Marks : 80
Note : (1) Answer any FIVE full questions selecting any one full question from each module.

(2) Assume missing data suitably and clearly mention in the answer script about it

Module-1

1a Identify the Stake holders in a construction project and Explain the Roles of 08
Contractor and PMC Consultants
1b Define Lag time and Lead Time in a PND ? explain with diagram the different 08
relationship between predecessor and successor activities using this concept
OR
2a Explain the Concept of Work break down Structure with an Example 06
2b Using CPM Method determine “ Critical activities” and Critical path for the network given 10
below. What is project duration ?

Module-2
3a List out various Inventory Control Techniques adopted in Material Management and Explain 08
A-B-C analysis ?
3b For a typical Project of Cost Rs Cr 900 , has its Direct Labour cost of 22% of Gross. 08
Productive labour cost is 35% of labour Cost. By optimization of Work , there was 38%
reduction in Labour non Productivity as compared to earlier. Estimate the total Cost of
Saving in Labour productivity by above process in terms of Rs Cr and in % wrt Project Cost ,
Labour Cost and Productive labour Cost
OR
4a List out Factors behind the Selection of Construction equipment’s perform assigned tasks / Project’s need 04
4b An Excavator with a bucket capacity is 1.5 cum and rated horse power is 180HP is used for 12
excavation of ordinary soil. Following information is available
1. Capital cost of excavator = Rs80 lakhs , Charged to the project : 2.25% per month of
capital cost ,
2. Employment hrs / month = 250 hrs ,Technical life 5 yrs , salvage value = 10% of Capital
Cost
3. Prime mover = diesel , load factor = 0.85 , crank case capacity = 30 lit. , time between oil
change = 100 hours.
4. Operational correction factors = 0.7 , load factor = 0.85 , bucket swing factor = 1.00 ,
bucket fill factor = 0.9
5. Operational manpower cost = Rs 175 / hr
 6. Time cycle for 1 operation of excavator = 45sec for 55 min hour.
7. Routine maintenance and major repair cost = 120% of depreciation cost.
8. Diesel rate = rs 70 / lit and lube rate is rs 200 / lit
Estimate :
• Hourly production rate of the excavator in cum / hr
• Cost of ownership and operation in rs/ hr
• Unit rate of equipment operation for Excavatorin Rs / cum.
• Estimate The Number of Excavator needed to do a Job of Earthwork in Sub Grade having
a Compacted Volume Quantity of 70,000 Cum , to be executed in 24 days with 10 hrs
working per day.
Determine the number of dumpers required for transportation if average lead from borrow area
to site is 8kms and dumper have a capacity of 12 cum , its forward speed is 15 kmph ,
backward speed is 30 kmph , unloading time = 4 min , repositioning time = 2 min.
performance efficiency factor = 50min hour time

Module-3
5a Briefly Explain the construction Quality process. 06
5b List out broad principles of quality management systems as outlined under ISO 9000 04
5c Describe safety measures to be adopted while doing Hot Bituminous Works to avoid 06
accidents
OR
6a Define Values , Morals and Ethics and List out seven ethical principles applicable to 06
construction industry
6b What is importance of tool box meeting and good house keeping in construction safety 04
management?
6c Explain “ Quality Audit and its Process” 06
Module-4

7a Discuss briefly “ concept of engineering economic study and its principles” 08

7b What is the Total Capitalized cost of a building which have construction cost Rs 1,50,000/- 08
immediately , Rs 15000 expenses each year for first 5 yrs and annual year end maintenance
cost of Rs 5000/- plus the expenditure of Rs 35000 at the end of each 10years period for
replacement purpose ? assume rate of interest = 9.5% P.a
OR
8a Cash Flow for two projects X & Y are given below using annual worth method make a 10
selection from following alternatives : assume min attractive rate of return i*=10%
End of Year 0 1 2 3 4
PRO X -50000 5000 17500 30000 42500
PROJ Y -50000 40000 15000 15000 15000

8b What is present equivalent money value of Rs 75,000/- (a) 5 years from now (b) 5 years 06
before today , take discounting rate = 12% compounded quarterly
Module-5
9a Define Micro , small and medium enterprises ? list and explain characteristics of MSME 08
9b List and Explain the Different sources of Finance for Entrepreneur 08
OR

10a What id DPR , Discuss the guidelines for the preparation of model project report for starting 08
new venture
10b Explain the stages in Entrepreneur / entrepreneurial process 08